Example sentences of "[vb past] to cope with the [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Commercial Union began to cope with the temporary loss of its headquarters building by making the maximum use of available space elsewhere . |
| 2 | As teams of temps struggled to cope with the mounting chaos , Jackson tried to keep the Equal Opportunities flame burning . |
| 3 | As a member of the cabinet which had to cope with the Irish famine , Clanricarde pressed hard for remedial measures , pointing out that from time to time ‘ an adherence to sound principle will cause an immediate sacrifice ’ . |
| 4 | Bennett himself had a couple of chances late in the half , but the visitors also threatened as Alton 's defenders had to cope with the bright sun in their eyes . |
| 5 | Some Indian railways attempted to cope with the great pressure of third-class passengers by installing them in double-decker carriages , but these had soon to be abandoned because they proved to be unsafe and top-heavy . |